Omega-3s & nutritional oils

Personal history leads physician to coconut oil for dementia relief

27-Mar-2019 By Hank Schultz

With all of the highly refined and engineered nootropic ingredients on the market, one of the most effective, at least for helping patients struggling with dementia conditions, might just be unrefined coconut oil.

Traditional Indian wisdom: Amway raises awareness of herbal supplements as consumer acceptance blooms

26-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Amway India is striving to promote the health benefits of traditional Indian herbs to consumers in the market, having recently conducted a series of seminars showcasing its Nutrilite Traditional Herbs range of supplements.

Lycored secures US patent for omega-3 and lycopene composition marketed for brain health

15-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Global ingredient supplier Lycored has secured its US patent for compositions containing omega-3 fatty acids and tomato-derived lycopene, which it plans to develop into products and formulations marketed for brain health.

Seven key supplement trends from Expo West 2019

12-Mar-2019 By Stephen Daniells

We walked and we talked and we took photos, and here’s our list of 7 key trends for supplements from Expo West 2019 in Anaheim.

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Proliferation of faux seals threatens to dilute true certifications

08-Mar-2019 By FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: Confusion in the certification game

Do certifications within the supplement industry provide meaningful information to consumers? Or are they just a way to make a confusing market even more impenetrable?

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WATCH: Absorption excellence — why customisation is key to boosting omega-3 bioavailabilty

06-Mar-2019 By Gary Scattergood

Customisation of fish and krill oil via delivery system technology is key to maximising the absorption qualities of omega-3, with three recent trials underlining its significance.

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WATCH: Why omega-3 policy needs to keep pace with research around pregnancy benefits

05-Mar-2019 By Gary Scattergood

Industry has a crucial role to play in educating policymakers about the maternal and prenatal benefits of omega-3 supplementation, on the back of new and "compelling evidence".

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Diet, dosage and disease: Why some studies haven't reported omega-3's heart health benefits

01-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Dietary intake, supplement dosage, and comorbidities are three factors that can be overlooked when trying to determine omega-3's effects on cardiovascular disease, says a professor from the University of Western Australia.

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Absorption enhancement: Australian human clinical trials show effectiveness of novel delivery method

28-Feb-2019 By Tingmin Koe

The body's absorption of omega-3 increased by six times after taking a supplement that used the self micro-emulsifying delivery system (SMED) from Pharmako Biotechnologies, a series of human clinical trials conducted in Australia has found.

Despite food-only bias, many dietitians use and recommend supplements, survey finds

26-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

A survey by Trust Transparency Center has found that despite the cool reception the concept of supplementation historically has received from organizations of dietitians, a majority of the practitioners themselves use dietary supplements regularly.

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Improved omega-3 innovation and marketing required to turn awareness into usage: BASF

26-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

The omega-3 category is set for further growth, but brands must overcome several pertinent challenges in order to ensure such products reach those who need it most.

NIU’s Global Round-up: Surging hemp demand in China, DS regs clarified in Brazil, and more

25-Feb-2019 By Stephen Daniells

It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world that could impact the US dietary supplements industry. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across...

Few essential oils met label spec in recent test

21-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Essential oil adulteration continues to be an issue in the marketplace, according to testing results revealed by a major dietary supplement manufacturer.

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NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit: China surpasses Europe for the first time for share of market value

21-Feb-2019 By Tingmin Koe

China has surpassed Europe as the second largest country for omega-3 value share for the first time, only behind the US in 2017, according to the Global Organisation of EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED).

Sciadonic acid patent portfolio grows; interest from CBD formulators does, too

20-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Building out the patent portfolio for sciadonic acid is among the last steps for full scale commercialization of this distinctive fatty acid, said the primary researcher and promoter of the material.

News in brief

Lallemand partners with ComboCap to roll out dual chamber capsule technology

20-Feb-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Probiotic player Lallemand Health Solutions has announced a long-term exclusive partnership and license agreement with ComboCap Inc. for the co-development of side-by-side dual-chamber wet-and-dry probiotic ComboCap products.

POS Biosciences pivots business to focus on plants with Keyleaf rebrand

20-Feb-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Canada-based POS Bio-Sciences/Batavia Bio Processing is shifting away from its contract service-based model to offer more of its own plant-based extracts and ingredients as finished products under its new Keyleaf brand.

All about omega-3: DSM highlights importance of public health initiatives and awareness

18-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

An industry expert who will address the first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit in Singapore this week has emphasised the importance of public health initiatives to increase omega-3 intake, and teased a new testing device for pregnant women to assess their...

Combined vitamin D3 and omega-3 supplementation may have bone, heart and kidney benefits

14-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Supplementation with a combination of vitamin D3 and omega-3 may have multiple health benefits on pre-menopausal women with vitamin D deficiency, say Jordanian researchers.

Five superstars for liver health

12-Feb-2019 By Adi Menayang

The liver health category brought in around $31 million to dietary supplements sales across multiple sales channels, according to data from SPINS, a market research firm specializing in the natural products category. Which ingredients are taking the lead...

FDA enforcement action on Alzheimer's claims ensnares 17 companies

11-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

The US Food and Drug Administration took action against 17 companies making illegal Alzheimer’s disease treatment claims. Twelve companies were slapped with warning letters while five received online advisories.

Front the Editors Desk:

Is it time to tell pregnant women to ask their doctors about DHA?

08-Feb-2019 By From the Editor's Desk: Is it time to tell pregnant women to ask their doctors about DHA?

In light of developing research on the connection of omega-3s and pregnancy, it’s high time that the medical community consider making omega-3s testing and supplementation a standard part of prenatal care. Perhaps one way to bring this about more quickly...

Aloha adds MCT oil to protein powders; expands distribution footprint

07-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Aloha Protein has announced new formulations of its signature protein powder and an expanded brick and mortar distribution strategy as the company’s new management continues the resuscitation of the legacy plant-based nutrition brand.

Usana posts another sales increase as China’s direct selling clampdown looms

07-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Network marketing company Usana reported $1.19 billion in annual revenue in its fourth quarter earnings statement. The company now derives more than 80% of its revenue from the Asia-Pacific region.

New DHA test could help more mothers carry babies to full term

06-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Omega-3s testing firm OmegaQuant has launched a new test aimed at lessening the risk of preterm births by providing expectant mothers with information on their DHA blood levels.

Aker assumes more dominant place in krill market with addition of new vessel

06-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Aker BioMarine, the world’s largest harvest of krill, used for krill oil supplements and feed products, has gotten even bigger with the inauguration of a new harvesting vessel.

Omega-3 intakes among ‘vulnerable populations’ well below recommended levels: Study

06-Feb-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Intakes of omega-3 fatty acids across the US population are lower than recommended intake levels, showing the need to boost omega-3 consumption for all, but especially vulnerable groups like children and women of childbearing age.

Scientists use protein to encapsulate omega-3 oil and boost brain development

06-Feb-2019 By Will Chu

An intriguing method of delivering higher omega-3 fatty acid levels to a foetus’ developing brain is the focus of a new paper that outlines the role of nano-encapsulation technology.

Recovery and education offer opportunities and challenges for DS brands for US military personnel

05-Feb-2019 By Stephen Daniells

US military personnel are big consumers of dietary supplements, with surveys showing over 60% regularly use the products, but dietary supplement brands have a big challenge when it comes to building loyalty: Education.

From the Editor's Desk

Can a sports nutrition product be too good?

01-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Dietary supplements and the ingredients that go into them have always had to walk a careful line. Everyone wants efficacy. But if your ingredient is too efficacious, are you treading too close to the drug line?

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Niche ingredients from botanical sources, animal peptides making inroads in pet nutrition

31-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

Ingredients for pet supplements tend to fall along familiar lines. Tried and true constituents of the supplements owners take tend to form the basis of the products they give to their animals. But new ingredients are starting to make inroads.

Latin American supplement, functional food markets are underdeveloped, but more innovative, chia supplier says

27-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

Benexia, a Chile-based supplier of chia and other plant-based nutraceutical ingredients, says the low market penetration of dietary supplement ingredients in the continent means the market has a huge potential upside.

Health Canada approves Calanus Oil as a Natural Health Product

25-Jan-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has approved calanus oil as an NHP. The ingredient enables dietary supplement companies to help people at risk of developing diabetes and other metabolic disorders.

How much EPA + DHA omega-3 do you need for a desirable Omega-3 Index score?

25-Jan-2019 By Stephen Daniells

To achieve a desirable Omega-3 Index of 8%, Americans would need a combination of three fish servings per week plus an EPA+DHA supplement, says a new study.

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Vet who advocates home cooking for pets says supplements play key role in keeping them healthy

23-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

The trend toward home cooking of pets meals continues unabated. But a prominent veterinarian cautions her clients not to forget the supplements while doing so.

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Where is the innovation in the pet supplements space?

23-Jan-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Delivery systems and proprietary ingredients are the tip of the innovation spear for pet supplements (think cats and dogs), but nothing is hotter than one ingredient: CBD.

Omega-3 for ocular health: How dietary intake can help fight allergic conjunctivitis — Japanese study

17-Jan-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids can help alleviate allergic conjunctivitis (AC) in both its early and late stages through their anti-inflammatory activity, according to a study by Japan's Juntendo University.

Pharmavite-backed study makes the case for new method to increase bioavailability of omega-3

15-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

Omega-3 fats delivered using a proprietary self-micro-emulsifying system may be more bioavailable to the human body than the standard ethyl ester formulation, according to a new study funded by Pharmavite.

Designer fatty acids: Researchers aim to utilise microalgae to produce ‘tailored health benefits’

15-Jan-2019 By Nathan Gray

The use of microalgae to produce a new fatty acid that combines both linoleic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid could herald a revolution in 'designer triacylglycerols' with tailored health benefits, say researchers.

2019 Trends: The ingredients and categories to watch this year

14-Jan-2019 By Stephen Daniells

As an avid industry watcher, I like to keep a close eye on what’s hot and what’s not in the market. Here’s my list of the top 10 categories and ingredients to keep an eye on for 2019…

Mental health topics trending in book sales, indicating strong market for nootropic supplements

14-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

The coming year could be a good one for nootropic supplements. That idea is supported by data from a major bookstore chain that shows mental health topics are topping the self care category.

Nutrition could cut the number of premature deaths from cardiovascular disease, study finds

14-Jan-2019 By Nikki Cutler

At least half of all premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) deaths could be prevented by better nutrition such as by increasing consumption of whole grains and omega-3 fatty acids, according to an international study.

Modified EPA form boosts omega-3 fatty acid levels in brain '100-fold,' study concludes

10-Jan-2019 By Will Chu

Supplementing the diet with a lysophospholipid form of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) (LPC-EPA) may increase EPA levels in the brain, opening up possibilities to tackle disorders such as depression.

Longer pregnancies & bigger babies: RCT supports omega-3s birth weight benefits for babies

08-Jan-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Consumption of fish oil omega-3s during the third trimester of pregnancy may prolong gestation and increase birth weights of the newborns, according to a new double-blind randomized controlled trial.

Top brands Designs For Health and Nature’s Farm to share expert insights at first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit

08-Jan-2019 By Gary Scattergood

Leading brands Designs For Health, which recently expanded to Australia, and Asian outfit Nature’s Farm, which also boast retail operations, will share exclusive market and consumer insights at the first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit in Singapore next...

SlimFast delves into keto craze; launch signals new day for legacy weight loss brands

03-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

SlimFast, a well known diet brand now owned by Glanbia, has launched a new suite of products that capitalize on the keto diet trend. The launch could signal a new day for the once-dominant brand and signals a reinvigoration of legacy weight loss brands.

PC purveyor sees bright future for ingredient in 2019

02-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

BodyBio, a supplement company that grew out of a blood test, is entering 2019 with a plan to reinvigorate the brand with new products and labeling.

FSSAI issues guidelines for fortification ingredients in children's supplements

02-Jan-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Indian regulator FSSAI has issued a gazette notification of its amendments to the standards for children's supplements in the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011.

New algae player debuts with highly refined EPA ingredient

19-Dec-2018 By Hank Schultz

Chinese/American company Lyxia has debuted as a new player in the algae omega-3s space with a highly refined EPA ingredient from a photosynthetic strain.

Cholesterol treatment guideline has little to say about polyphenols, other natural heart health ingredients

18-Dec-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recently published clinical guideline for the management of blood cholesterol gives an indication of how far the dietary supplement industry has to go in convincing practitioners of the efficacy of its products. In its 120 pages, the guideline spends...